When there are bound to be celebs sitting around the pool at your lovely posh hotel, it’s important to get the gear right! Here’s the lowdown on what to pack for your luxury travel vacation, to make sure you fit the bill and match the clientele…
1. The Swimsuit
Poolside posing is a very big part of luxury travel breaks – and to hold your own amongst all the Chanel-clad guests, its best to hunt for a classic shape swimsuit yourself! Don’t opt for a bikini – the cit can be very unflattering around all those yoga toned bodies. For men, the fashion is long, loose but not too loud. The surfer style trunks shouldn’t be mistaken for Hawaiian, as crazy colors and patterns won’t cut it.
2. The I-Phone and I-Pad
As you’re definitely here to be seen on this vacation, it won’t do to sit around all day with that old favorite of a paperback novel. To look important, you need the latest gadgets – it doesn’t matter if you’re playing games on the I-Phone, concentrating on it is good enough for your image. And reading has taken on a whole new level – e-books on an I-Pad is the only way to go. Forget impracticality as water and sun screen slosh around, you’re rich enough to afford a new one tomorrow anyway…
3. The Big Shades
Practicality also goes out the window when it comes to designer eyewear. Don’t worry about fit or shade, the bigger the better is the rule for sunglasses because only a somebody would hide behind such giant lenses, trying to slip past unobserved.
4. The Evening Wear
If you booked a luxury hotel, chances are the restaurant is a not a flip flops and bathing suit kind of place. Many top eateries at hotels will require a dress code so if you want to book a table, be prepared with smart shoes and jackets for men and a cocktail dress for women or you might be turned away by the staff.
5. The Flashy Credit Card
Forget travelers cheques and notes – real stars pay with a members only credit card. Make sure yours is a nice matt black or silver, which are hallmarks of the best companies around, or else keep it hidden when you pay the bill. Chances are you’ll need a big limit on it too if you’re affording these mini bar prices!